caretaker


Definition: Meaning of, caretaker in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈkɛːteɪkə /

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caretaker caretakers
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  1. British English someone whose job is to look after a building, especially a school [=  janitor American English]
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  2. someone who looks after a house or land while the person who owns it is not there
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  3. caretaker manager/government/boss etc a manager, government etc that is in charge for a short period of time until another manager or government is chosen
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  4. American English someone who looks after other people, especially a teacher, parent, nurse etc
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